Principal Software Engineer (Python)

Cerence AI; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company contribution to the RRSP

Equity awards for certain positions

Job summary

Cerence AI is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Python) based in Maharashtra, India. The role involves driving AI innovation in mobility, focusing on building voice-powered companions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, primarily in Python, and should excel in collaborative development environments.

We prioritize customer-centric services and offer a hybrid work model alongside competitive benefits, including annual bonuses, insurance coverage, and paid time off. Join us to shape the future of transportation!

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience with 5+ years in Python development.
• Strong understanding of OO design and design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full life-cycle development of AI Cloud Services.
• Design and develop features for software solutions.
• Conduct design and code reviews.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented Design

AI Development

Team Collaboration

Agile Process Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jenkins

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Cerence AI is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike.

A Moving Experience. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced, and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth. We are looking for an exceptional Principal Software Engineer (Python) who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us.

Your Impact

• Participate in the technical aspects of the Cerence AI Cloud Services R&D application through the full life-cycle of development including requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, maintenance, training and support
• Design and develop new features and key software modules of the software solution
• Share the ownership of one or more major software components
• Write Python and/or Java code and unit tests to implement the solution
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high quality end products
• Advocating and adhering to the software development's best practices
• Participate in daily scrums, sprint planning/review/retro meetings and grooming sessions
• Collaborate with the Dev Ops team to deploy production loads to private or public clouds
• We think everyone should be close to our clients’ needs & challenges. It makes us better team members.
• Perform tasks related to securing and keeping the products, tools, and processes that you are responsible for securing
• Collaborate with on-shore team and, if needed, you may need to work in EST, CST overlapping time.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Overall 8+ year of experience with 5+ years on with Python
• Good experience in OO design and design patterns
• Experience building AI Agent and shipping professional software
• Demonstrated ability to focus on and complete tasks on time
• Being a strong team player
• Show flexibility under changing conditions
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems quickly and creatively
• An insatiable desire to learn new technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient
• Knowledge about CICD practice, e.g. code organization (code, unitary test or integration test, mocking practice)
• Experience developing scalable, standards-compliant, reusable, quality code, unit-testing and setting the standard for the rest of the team
• Good knowledge of the Agile process
• Knowledge of software version control management (e.g. git) and continuous integration practices (e.g. Bamboo, Jenkins) Knowledge of web back-end framework, open-standard format and protocols e.g. Json, XML, http, RESTful; Practical knowledge of databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL); Familiarity with microservices and its container ecosystem (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker)
• Familiarity with infrastructure deployment / configuration tools (K8s, Envoy, Terraform, etc.) and knowledge about Azure, AWS

What We Offer

• We offer a generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to the base salary), including:
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Equity awards for certain positions and levels
• Hybrid work available depending on the position
• All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable, and may be amended, terminated, or replaced from time to time.

Equal Opportunity

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. In addition, all prospective and current employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to security policies in the workplace, including following security protocols, reporting suspicious activity, respecting corporate security procedures, complying with regulations, and practicing information security and data privacy awareness.